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Post by tiptoes on Aug 27, 2023 18:17:40 GMT
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Post by tiptoes on Aug 29, 2023 11:54:18 GMT
‘Finally, I have addressed the sometimes sexist and confusing lexicon that attaches itself to cricket. No longer will the term “googly” or “googlies” be allowed. “No ball” is another phrase not to be uttered – the reasons are, I would hope, obvious. “Jaffa” is now forbidden as being potentially fruityphobic and “Yorker”will be banned as it smacks of Geographobia. “Maiden” should no longer be used as it could cause unwarranted upset to certain spectators. “Nightwatchman” reinforces gender stereotypes and should hitherto be avoided. “Chinese cut” is clearly an offensive and derogatory racial slur. Finally, “stumps” could trigger those unfortunate to be disabled and I would ask that umpires use the non-contentious phrase “three vertical posts that support the bails and form the wicket”. LOL
Beamer might also be misconstrued as pejorative to BMW drivers
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